USA, IN: Drewrys Brewing Company to establish headquarters in downtown South Bend

Drewrys Brewing Company is establishing its headquarters in downtown South Bend, Indiana where it eventually plans to make all of the beer, WSBT 22 reported on October 2.

The old Inwoods Department Store on South Michigan Street is just across the street from the downtown post office.

In addition to the brewing facility, there will be a tasting room and a café with Asian-inspired food as well as European dishes.

There's also going to be a museum with Drewrys memorabilia and stories from the prohibition days.

All three floors plus the basement will be used.

Drewrys hopes to produce about 100,000 barrels a year. The goal is to open the doors in six months.

Renovation work will begin immediately starting inside at the front of the building with the café, museum and tasting room.

South Bend's Deputy Mayor Mark Neal says, "Great to see someone taking it over and looking to again reignite a brand that has been a part of South Bend's history."

Nearby businesses say they are looking forward to Drewrys opening because they're hoping it will attract even more people downtown.

03 October, 2014